Lance Corporal 201708 1st Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) who was killed in action on Tuesday, 14th August 1917. Age 29. Son of Philip Allen, of Bourne End, Wootton, Bedford; husband of Sarah Green (formerly Allen), of The Chequers Inn, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk. Enlisted Handel Street, London, resident St Pancras. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 52.

In the 1911 census he was living at 3 Stratford Mews, St Marylebone, London, working as a House Driver, aged 23, born Wootton, Bedfordshire. In 1901 he was living at Bourne End, Wootton, the son of Philip and Mary Allen, aged 13, a Plough Boy, born Wootton.

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[All records including SDGW, CWGC and census list him as Frank, nothing with an H in front] Lance Corporal 20279, 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds Monday 29th October 1917 in France. Born and resident in Wootton, enlisted Bedford. In 1911 he is listed as the son of Ernest and Lucy Ashpole, aged 13, schoolboy, born Wootton, resident Wood End, Wootton. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XXI. Row G. Grave 12.

In the Civil Registration records his birth was registered in the Jan-Mar Quarter 1898, Volume 3B, page 318. He is listed as Herbert Frank Ashpole on the registration. In the 1911 census he is listed as Frank Ashpole, son of Ernest and Lucy Ashpole, resident Wood End, Wootton, Bedford, aged 13, a schoolboy, born 1898 in Wootton.

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Private 3987 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died Saturday 10th July 1915 at home. Aged 25. Buried in Wootton Church cemetery. Son of Fredrick and Sarah Ann Ashpole, of Hall End, Wootton. Resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. [E W Ashpole on memorial but W E everywhere else.] Epitaph on gravestone reads "Gone but not forgotten".

In the Civil Registration records his birth was registered in the Oct-Dec Quarter 1890, Volume 3B, page 293. He is listed as William Ernest Ashpole on the registration. In the 1911 census he is listed as William Ashpole, aged 20, Farm Labourer, born and resident Wootton, Bedfordshire.

He is not to be confused with William Ernest Ashpole Private 36740, 4th (Reserve) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) of West End, Kempston or William E Ashpole 2053, 200005, Bedfordshire Regiment.

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Private 41837 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment. Died of wounds Saturday 7th July 1917 in France. Resident Keeley, Wootton, born Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Formerly 32834 Northamptonshire Regiment. Buried in Cemetery: FEUCHY BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row D. Grave 8.

There is a Reginald Thomas Ashpole whose birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the April to June Quarter 1898 (Vol 3B Page 335). In the 1911 census there is listed a R Ashpole, son of J & S Ashpole, aged 13, born 1898 in Bedford, a schoolboy, resident Wootton, Bedford. In the 1901 census Reginald Ashpole was aged 3, son of Joseph and Sarah Ashpole of Wood End, Kempston Rural, Kempston (Rural).

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[Also listed as BIGGS] Acting Corporal 235108, 2nd Battalion, Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment). Killed in action Friday 3rd August 1917 in France. Formerly 5026, Bedfordshire Regiment. Resident of Keeley, Wootton, Beds, enlisted Bedford. Husband of Mrs. A. R. Bigg, of Hall End, Wootton, Bedfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 37.

In the 1911 census he was married to Ada Rose and they had a son Arthur, aged 1 month. He was aged 23, born in Wootton, and was a General Bricklayer Labourer. He and his family were living at Wood End, Wootton.

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Sergeant (Corporal) 3684, 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday 17th August 1915 at Gallipoli. Born, resident and enlisted in Wootton. Sent to the Balkans 10th August 1915 (killed 7 days later). No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 54 and 218.

In the 1911 census he was unmarried, aged 21, the son of John and Jane Billing, born Wootton, Bricklayer Labourer by trade, resident Wootton. His Medal card states that the first theatre of war he served in was the Balkans entering the zone 10 August 1915; he is listed as Corporal 3684 on the medal card. Thomas Billing's birth was registered in the April to June Quarter 1890 in the Bedford Registration District.

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[From National Roll of the Great War Section XII - Bedford & Northampton]

Sergeant 2445, 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died iof wounds Wednesday 18th August 1915 at Gallipoli. Age 25. Born Kempston, enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. Husband of Mrs. Butler, of Potter's Cross Wootton, Bedfordshire. Buried in EAST MUDROS MILITARY CEMETERY, Lemnos, Greece. Plot II. Row F. Grave 98. [T W R Butler on memorial, T H W Butler on CWGC]

Photograph of Sergeant T Butler, from a privately published book by Edmund Rimmer.

The birth of Thomas Richard W Butler was registered in the July to September Quarter 1890 in the Bedford Registration District. In the 1911 census he is listed as a Boarder, single, aged 20, born Kempston, a brick Drawer, resident at Billinge, Wooton, Bedford.

Private 13326 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment who was killed in action (Medal Card states died of wounds) on Friday, 7th May 1915. In 1911 he was a boarder at 31 Leopold Street, South Wigston, Leicestershire, aged 18, a Railway porter, born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Qualified for France 27th April 1915. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 31 and 33.

The birth of Ernest John B Church was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the January to March Quarter 1893. In the 1901 census he was the son of Charles & Mary Church, aged 8, born Wootton, resident Wootton.

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Private 497053 13th Kensington Battalion, London Regiment. Died Saturday 30th October 1920. Age 20. Enlisted 1st October 1918, discharged 21st February 1919. Son of Charles and Mary Church, of Taggs End, Wootton. Buried in Wootton St Mary Church cemetery. At Rest.

In the 1911 census he is listed as Ridverse F Church, son of Charles & Mary Church, aged 10, a Schoolboy, born Wootton, resident Wootton. In the 1901 census he is listed as Redver F Church, son of Charles & Mary Church, aged 9 months, born Wootton, resident Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the July to September Quarter 1900.

Private 22805 Depot, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died at home Saturday 27th November 1915. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Buried in Wootton St Mary Churchyard.

In the 1911 census he was the son of William & Isabel Denton, aged 15, born Wootton, a Brickyard Labourer, resident Wootton.

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Lance Sergeant 32192, 6th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday, 25th April 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Bedford, resident Upper Shelton. No known grave. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

In the 1911 census Frederick William Dudley was married to Mary, aged 24, a Kiln Labourer, born Marston, resident with his in-laws, Thomas Edwards & Elizabeth Jane Smith at Wootton Green. His birth was registered in the Woburn Registration District in the January to March Quarter 1887.

Private 22902, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Sunday 11th February 1917 in France, aged 20. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Son of Samuel and Mary Ellis, of Wootton Green, Wootton, Bedfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C.

In the 1911 census he is the son of Samuel Ellis, aged 14, born Wootton, Brickyard Labourer, resident Wootton. In the 1901 census he is aged 4, son of Samuel & Mary Ellis, born Wooton, resident Wootton.

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Photograph Copyright © Mrs Towell (His Sister) 2004

Sergeant 2989, 7th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action ob British lines Saturday 23rd March 1918 in France & Flanders. Aged 27. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Son of Mrs. Lizzie Ellis; husband of Gertrude Maude Ellis, of Church End, Wootton, Beds, they had two sons. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 81 to 84.

In the 1901 census he is the grandson of Philip & Phoebe Ellis, aged 11, born Wootton, resident Wootton. His Military Papers list him as resident Wootton, a Brickyard Labourer, aged 19 years 9 months (front sheet differs to internal sheet), unmarried, enlisted 4th August 1908 for 12 years and passed fit 4th August 1908 at Bedford. His apparent age was 18 years 8 months (front sheet differs to internal sheet), he was 5 feet 5 inches (approx), 110lbs, girth of 33½ inches, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark brown, Church of England. Based in UK from 26th July 1915 to 11th October1915 when he embarked with the British Expedionary Force (BEF) to France 12th October 1915 until his death. He received a fairly long list of puncihments for various offences with various sentences mainly detention and confined to barracks. He spent 22 days in a War Hopsital in Gosforth between 26th July 1915 and 16th August 1915 with Tapeworm. Born Wootton, Bedfordshire. He suffered various illnesses between September 1912 and March 1913. His tours of duty were as follows: Home 4th August 1908 to 23rd February 1911, Egypt 24th February 1911 to 4th February 1913, India 5th February 1913 to 18th November 1914, Home 19th November 1914 to 19th December 1914, BEF Frace 20th December 20th December 1914 to 27th January 1915, Home 28th January 1915 to 14th April 1915 and BEF 15th April 1915 to 25th July 1915. His wife remarried and became Mrs Osborne, of The Vicarage, Wootton, Bedfordshire.

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Private 40911, 11th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action Thursday, 21st March 1918 in France & Flanders. Formerly 30185 Bedfordshire Regiment. Born and resideNo known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7

Acting Lance Corporal 3964, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 16th August 1915 at Gallipoli. Enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. In 1911 he was a son, aged 17, a Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton, living with his parents Alfred James and Ann Folkes, in Wootton, resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Sent to the Balkans 10th August 1915. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the January to March Quarter 1892. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 54 and 218.

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FOLKES, F.J., Private, 1/5th Bedfordshire Regiment.
Volunteering in September 1914, he was immediately drafted to France, where he took part in the Retreat from Mons, and the Battles of the Aisne, Hill 60 and Ypres. He was then transferred to the Dardanelles, and was present during the Landing at Sulva Bay, where he was unfortunately killed in action on August 6th, 1915, [this is inaccurate should be 16th] and was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.  

Lance Corporal 40112, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 23rd April 1917 in France. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. In 1911 he was a son, aged 14, a Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton, living with his parents Alfred James and Ann Folkes, in Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the October to December Quarter 1896. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

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Lieutenant 16th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry attached 5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment who was killed in action on Saturday, 7th August 1915 (CWGC) or 5th August (Soldiers died). Age 30. Son of the Rev. A. J. and Edith M. Foster, of Wootton Vicarage, Bedford. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the April to June quarter 1885. Buried in TWELVE TREE COPSE CEMETERY, Turkey, Special Memorial C. 351.

Private 3/7006, 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Sunday 16th May 1915 in France. Aged 21. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Ann Gilbert, of Church Row, Wootton, Bedfordshire. Buried in Cemetery: GUARDS CEMETERY, WINDY CORNER, CUINCHY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row C. Grave 34.

His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the January to March Quarter 1894. In the 1911 census he was the son of Alfred and Elizabeth Ann Gilbert of Church Row, Wootton, aged 17, a Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton.

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Rifleman 1930, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Killed in action Thursday, 17th December 1914. A Regular Soldier. Born Podington, enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. Son of Mrs. Goff, of Keeley Lane, Wootton, Bedford. Brother of William George below. Buried in Fauquissart Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Section B. Grave 5. (Not to be confused with Joseph Goff of 76 Chandios Street, Bedford).

His Military Papers are very damaged but state that he enlisted aged 18 years and 11 months 5th February 1907. He was 5 feet 4 7/10inches, weighed 119 lbs, had a 35½ girth, a fresh complexion, light brown eyes, dark brown hair, a dancing girl tattoed on his left forearm and he was Church of England. At the time his mother and father, George and Emma Goff, were living at Top End, Podington, Bedfordshire. He was a Farm Labourer. When his mother applied for his medals 2nd May 1921 she was then living in Keeley Lane, Wootton but at Top End Podington, when he died. She had moved by 17th March 1919. He had four sisters and two brothers (one of which was also killed in action).

Lance Sergeant (Acting Sergeant) 2355, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action in the field Friday 18th December 1914 in France. A Regular soldier. Born Cranfield, enlisted Bedford and resident Wootton. Son of Mrs. Goff, of Keeley Lane, Wootton, Bedford. Brother of Joseph above. Buried in FAUQUISSART MILITARY CEMETERY, LAVENTIE, Pas de Calais, France. Section B. Grave 2.

His Military Papers state he was born in Cranfield. When he enlisted was 21 years 5 months old, a General Labourer, unmarried. He was passed fit to enlisted 1st October 1907. He had previously been discharged aged 21 years and 1 month on 31st May 1907 as not being likely to make an efficient soldier due to a medical condition. He had four sisters and two brothers (one of which was also killed in action). He served in Leatherhead, Winchester, Calcutta, Kildare and a few other places. He was 5 feet 3 inches, weighed 117 lbs, had a 36½ girth, fresh complexion, light grey eyes, dark brown hair and was Church of England. He was made an NCO on 20th December 1912 with his service due to terminate on 7th October 1914.

Private 233509 (previously 8052), 2nd (City London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 14th April 1917 in France. Age 20. Born, enlisted and resident Wootton. Son of Mr and Mrs. John Granby, of Church Rd., Wootton, Bedfordshire. Formerly 3691 1st/5th Bedfordshire Regiment. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the October to December Quarter 1896. In the 1911 census he is the son of Elizabeth and John Granby, of Wooton, aged 14, a farm Labourer, born Wootton.

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Private 10/21006 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 1st July 1916 in France. Formerly 3/7770, 3rd then 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Born and resident Kempston, enlisted Bedford. Went to the front 11th November 1914. Husband of Annie Elizabeth Harris (formerly Crowsley) of 89 Woburn Road, Kempton. He had five children, two girls and three boys. Buried in DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ, Somme, France. Plot V. Row D. Grave 6.

His Military Record states he was born in Kempston, enlisted aged 34, a Labourer. He was married and living at 59 Woburn Road, Kempston. He enlisted 29th August 1914 at Bedford. He was buried on the battle field and his body was later exhumed and reburied at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery on 19th July 1920. He was transferred to the Border Regiment on 9th November 1915. He suffered from gas poisoning at one point and was admitted to Beaufort War Hospital, Bristol, between 31st May 1915 and 1st July 1915, and was also later wounded. He was 5 feet 6½ inches, weighed 144 lbs, girth 37½ inches, eyes blue, hair light brown; he was Church of England. His father was Alfred Harris, of Fields Road, Wootton and he also had a brother and sister who lived in Wootton.

In the 1911 census he is married to Annie, aged 31, with a daughter and son, a Bricklayer, born Kempston, resident 89 Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford. His birth was registered in the bedford Registration District January to March Quarter 1880.

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Private 19846, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 4th September 1916 in France. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C.

On his medal card the address given is that of his sister Mrs S A Russell, Mount Pleasant, Wootton, Bedford. In the 1911 census he is living with his brother-in-law, Jun Russell, and family, in Wootton, aged 23, unmarried, Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton. In the 1901 census he is living with his parents, george and Sophia Harris, in Wooton, aged 13, an Ordinary Farm Labourer, born Wootton.

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Private 23614, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 13th November 1916 in France. Aged 20. Born Ravensden, enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. Son of Reuben and Rebecca Haynes, of Bury Farm Cottage, Wootton, Bedfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C

In the 1911 census he was living with his parents Reuben and Rebecca haynes in Church Lance, Great Paxton, aged 25, a Farm Labourer like his father, born Ravensden. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District April to June Quarter 1896.

Gunner 65751, "B" Battery, 124th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery (42nd brigade according to Medal card) and Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds Friday 23rd April 1917 (CWGC says 20th) in France. Age 24. Born Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Son of William Joseph and Kate Hutchings, of Cause End, Wootton, Bedfordshire. Went to France 18th October 1915. Buried in HENIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 25.

His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District April to June Quarter 1893. In the 1911 census he was unmarried, aged 18, a Domestic groom, born Wootton, resident Wootton.

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Corporal 424164, 5th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Died 13th April 1917. Born 25th February 1890 in Wootton (birth registered in the Bedford Registration District April to May Quarter 1890). Farm Labourer. Unmarried. Enlisted and passed fit 29th January 1915 at Souris, Manitoba, Canada, aged 24 years 11 months. height 5 feet 8½ inches, girth 38 inches, complexion fresh, eyes grey, hair brown; religion Presbyterian. Buried in BOIS-CARRE BRITISH CEMETERY, THELUS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row B. Grave 4. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5023 - 15

In the 1911 census he was the son of James and Rose Keech, of The Field, Wooton, aged 21, Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton.

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Private 20276, "C" Company, 8th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 19th April 1917 in France. Aged 19. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Son of Caroline Lambert, of Keeley Lane, Wootton, Bedford, and the late George Lambert. In 1911 he was a son, aged 13, a Farm Labourer, born and resident Wootton. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 41.

Birth registered in the Bedford Registration District April to June Quarter 1897. In the 1911 census he was the son of George and Caroline Lambert, aged 13, Farm Labourer, born and resident Wootton.

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Private 27467, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Sunday 23rd July 1916 in France. Age 39. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Son of William and Ann Loft, of Hall End, Wootton, Bedford. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C.

In the 1901 census he was the son of William And Ann Loft, of Wootton, aged 24, Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton. Hi birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District October to December Quarter 1876.

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Private 72260, 10th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action Monday 2nd September 1918 in France. Aged 45. Formerly 43509 R.F.C. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bloomsbury, Middlesex. Son of Joseph and Sarah Ann Lovell, of Tagg's End, Wootton, Bedfordshire. Buried in A.I.F. BURIAL GROUND, FLERS, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row H. Grave 12.

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Private, 200373, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment who died on Monday, 10th March 1919. Son of Mrs. M. A. Lovell, of Taggs End, Wootton. Buried near North boundary in Wootton St Mary Church cemetery.

In the 1911 census he was called Jim, son of William and Mary Ann Lovell, of Wootton, aged 24, a Bricklayer Labourer, born Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the October to Decmeber Quarter 1886.

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LOVELL, J., Private, 5th Bedfordshire Regiment.
He volunteered in September 1914, and on completing his training in the following year, proceeded to Egypt, but later took part in the Advance into Palestine, and saw much fighting at Gaza, Jaffa and Haifa. he did continuously good work throughout the hostilities, and was demobilised in February 1919. Unfortunately he contracted influenza and died of pneumonia on March 10th, 1919. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.  

Private 33124, 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Reiment. Killed in action Monday 22nd October 1917 in France. Age 27. Formerly 6388, Bedfordshire Regiment. Born Wootton. Brother of Frederick below. Son of William and Fanny Moore of Keeley Lane, Wootton, Bedford. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 50 to 51.

His Military Records state that he was living in Keeley Lane, Wootton when he attested and was passed fit 1st March 1916 at Bedford. Initially he was embodied with the 3rd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment 1st May 1916 then he was posted to the 3rd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment 19th October 1916 he was then posted to the 12th Battalion, Leictestershire Regiment, with the BEF, 30th November 1916 and embarked at Folkestone 29th November 1916 before finally being posted to the 8th Battalion on the 12th December 1916. He was the son of William and Fanny Moore and had three brothers (Joseph, Samuel and George) and four sisters (Elizabeth, Kate, Annie and Alice). He was 5 feet 5¾ inches, girth 37 inches, physical development described as good.

In the 1911 census he is the son of William and Fanny Moore, of Wootton, aged 21, a General Labourer, born Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Rergitration District January to March Quarter 1890.

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[Listed on CWGC as Frederick James] Lance Corporal 9597, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 16th June 1915 in France. Age 23. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10 and 11.

In the 1901 census he is the son of John and Emma Moore, of Wootton, aged 9, born Wootton. In the 1911 census he is the son of John and Emma Moore, of Wootton, aged 19, born Wootton, a Brickyard Labourer. His birth is registered in the bedford Registration District in the January to March Quarter 1892.

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Private 3974, 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died Friday 24th September 1915 in Malta. Enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. Son of Alfred and Anne Moore of 58 Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford. Buried in PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY, Malta. Plot B. Row XIV. Grave 5.

In the 1901 census he is the son of Alfred and Ann Moore, of Hall End, Wootton, aged 13, Ordinary Agricultural Labourer, born Wootton. In the 1911 census he is the son of Alfred and Ann Moore, of Hall End, Wootton, aged 23, Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton. His birth was registered in the October to Decmeber Quarter 1887.

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Company Quartermaster Serjeant 200409, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Thursday 19th September 1918 in Palestine. Aged 23 (22). Enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. Son of John and Emma Ellen Moore, of Bott End, Wootton, Bedfordshire. Buried in RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Israel. Section E. Grave 66.

In the 1911 census he is the son of John Cahppell & Emma Ellen Moore, aged 15, Brickyard Labourer, born and resident Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District July to September Quarter 1895.

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MOORE, J., Q.M.S., 1/5th Bedfordshire Regiment.
He volunteerd in September 1914, and in July of the following year proceeded to Egypt, where he served at various stations. Advancing thence into Palestine. he saw much severe fighting in this seat of operations, and unhappily fell in action on September 19th, 1918, during the offensive under general Allenby. he was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

Sergeant 44420, 130th Field Company, Royal Engineers. 25th Division. Killed in action at Messines 19th June 1917. Age 29. Son of William & Cornelia Neale of 118, Junction Road, Holloway, London. Native of Old Fletton, nr. Peterborough. Born in Pakefield, Norfolk and enlisted Peterborough. Arrived in France 15th July 1915. Awarded Military Medal (M.M.). Buried in Dranoutre Military Cemetery, Belgium. Plot II. Row J. Grave 4.

In the 1901 census he was aged 12, son of William and Camelia Neale, born Lowestoft, Suffolk, resident 4, Thornton Street, Kempston, Bedford.

Lance Corporal 8882, 1st Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment 6th Division. Killed in action near Ypres 14th February 1916. Age 27. Son of John & Mary Parker of Wootton. Native of Stevington. Went to France & Flanders 5th November 1914. Born in Stevington and enlisted in Bedford. Buried in Potijze Burial Ground,Ypres, Belgium. Section I. Grave 3.

In the 1901 census Charles Parker was the son of John and Mary Parker, aged 10, born Stevington, resident Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District October to December Quarter 1890.

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Private 8125 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment who died of wounds on Wednesday, 11th November 1914. Son of Mrs. M. Parker, of Church Rd., Wootton, Bedfordshire. Born Stevington, enlisted Bedford and resident Wootton. Buried in BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row C. Grave 21.

In the 1901 census Charles Parker was the son of John and Mary Parker, aged 13, born Stevington, resident Wootton, an ordinary Agricultural Labourer. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District April to June Quarter 1887.

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Private 7931, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 19th November 1914 in France. Age 28. Born and resident in Wootton, enlisted Ampthill. Son of Frederick and Fanny Pateman, of Church Row, Wootton, Bedfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10 and 11.

Embarked 16th August 1914. In the 1911 census he was the son of Frederick & Fanny Pateman, of Church Row Wootton Bedford, aged 24, unmarried, Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District April to June Quarter 1887.

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PATEMAN, R.G., Private, 7th Bedfordshire Regiment.
Mobilised at the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914, he was immediately ordered to the Western front. There he participated in the Battle of Mons and the subsequent Retreat, and also took part in the Battles of the Marne, the Aisne, La Bassée and Ypres, where he fell in action on November 19th, 1914. He was the first Wootton man to make the supreme sacrifice in the war. He was buried at Ypres, and was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.  

Corporal 9168, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds Friday 26th October 1917 in France. Born Cambridge, enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 48 to 50 and 162A

Embarked France 3rd December 1914. In the 1901 census he was the son of herbert & Maria Pilsburuy, of 49, College Road, Bedford, aged 15, born Cambridge. Herbert & Maria were still at 49, College Road, Bedford in the 1911 census. His birth was registered as William Peske Pilsbury in the Cambridge Registration District January to march Quarter 1886.

Private 4008, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds Friday 3rd November 1916 in Egypt. Age 24. Enlisted Bedford, resident Wootton. Son of John Pope, of High St., Wootton, Bedfordshire. Buried in SUEZ WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section B. Grave 41.

In the 1911 census he was the son of John & Elizabeth Ann Pope, of Wootton, aged 18, a Postman, born Wootton. Embarked in the Balkans 10th August 1915. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District July to September Quarter 1892.

See also Wootton School Ex-Pupils and Bedford Post Office

Private 10309, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday, 22nd April 1918. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Buried in Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes, Nord, France. Plot I. Row F. Grave 8.

In the 1911 census he is the son of William Robinson, a widower, aged 16, a Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton, resident Cranfield Road, Wootton, Bedford. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District October to December Quarter 1894. Brother of Samuel (below)

See also Wootton School Ex-Pupils

Lance Serjeant 60190, 26th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers who died of wounds on Friday, 1st November 1918. Enlisted Bedford, resident Keeley, Wootton. Formerly 40461, Bedfordshire Regiment. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.) Buried in KEZELBERG MILITARY CEMETERY, Wevelgem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row C. Grave 7.

In the 1911 census he was aged 31, married for 7 years to Annie, Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton. In the 1901 census he is the son of William Robinson, a widower, aged 31, a Brickyard Labourer, born and resident Wootton. Brother of Harry (above)

See also Wootton School Ex-Pupils

Private 10481, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action on Monday, 19th April 1915. Born Wootton, enlisted Bedford, resident Cardington. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 31 and 33.

Emabrked in France 17th February 1915. In the 1911 census he was boarding with Joseph Russell, of Bott End, Wootton, aged 22, unmarried, Brickyard Labourer, born Wootton. In the 1901 census he is living with his widowed mother, Lucy, aged 12, born and resident Wootton.n His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District January to March Quarter 1889.

See also Stewartby

Lieutenant, 7th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action on Monday, 9th August 1915. Age 22. Son of the Rev. Charles E. Squire and Florence C. Squire, of Wootton Vicarage, Bedford. Scholar of Corpus Christi College, Oxford; School, St. John's, Leatherhead. No known grave. Commemorated on Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 101 to 104

Embarked Gallipoli 8th August 1915.

Extract from De Ruvingy's Roll of Honour page 336:

SQUIRE, STANLEY CHARLES, Lieut., 7th (Service) Battn. Gloucestershire Rept., 2nd s. of the Rev. Charles Edward Squire, M.A., Vicar of Southrop, Lechlade, co. Gloucester, by his wife, Florence Charlotte, dau. of Morgan Yeatman, of Shawfield, Bromley, Kent; b. Llangrove Vicarage, near Ross, co. Hereford, 26 June, 1893; educ. St. John's School, Leatherhead, and Corpus Christi College, Oxford (Science Scholar); gazetted 2nd Lieut. to the Gloucestershire Regt., 26 Aug. 1914; promoted Lieut., 27 Jan. 1915; sailed on 22 June for the East; was at Cape Belles on 8 July for a few weeks, then took part in the Expedition to Suvla Bay, where he was killed in action while in charge of the machine-gun section, 9 Aug. 1915, on Chanak Bair. They occupied an exposed position, and he was hit by a bullet after bandaging a wounded man, and killed instantaneously, early in the day. The only two survivors (Stokes and Bennett), who returned later on with the last machine gun, received the D.C.M. He was unm. His brother, Capt. G. F. Squire, of the same Battn., was wounded the same day.

Private 3/7293, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment who died on Wednesday, 10th March 1915. Age 20. Son of William and Emma Steele, of Potter's Cross, Wootton, Bedfordshire. Born and resident Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Farm Labourer. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10 and 11.

Embarked 11th November 1914. In the 1911 census he was the son of William and Emma Steele, of Wootton, aged 16, a Farm Labourer, born Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District in the July to September Quarter 1894.

See also Wootton School Ex-Pupils and Stewartby

A Light is from
Our Household Gone
the Voice We Loved is Still.

Born 3rd January 1899 in Bedford. Son of Caroline Tysoe, of Cause End, Wootton. In the 1911 census he is the son of Thomas and Caroline Tysoe, of Wootton, aged 12, a schoolboy, born Wootton. His birth was registered in the Bedford Registration District January to March Quarter 1899.

See also Wootton School Ex-Pupils

1939-1945

Gunner 1793880, 15 Battery, 6 H.A.A. Regiment., Royal Artillery who died on Monday, 30th July 1945. Age 23. Son of Arthur William and Esther May Beard, of Wootton Green. Buried in KRANJI WAR CEMETERY, Singapore. Plot 16. Row E. Grave 5.

Chief Mechanician C/K 6415 HMS Curacoa, Royal Navy, who died on Wednesday 24th April 1940, aged 48. Husband of Elizabeth Ann Eastwood of Wootton, Bedfordshire. He was the son in law of John Pope, whose grave is in Wootton Cemetery, the first grave on the left as you enter the main gate. Inscribed on the stone are the details of Charles Frederick Eastwood. His widow lived in Bedford Road, Wootton, about No. 23. The house has been demolished and rebuilt upon. The last occupant was the local blacksmith. No known grave. He is commemorated on the memorial at Chatham Naval Cemetery, Kent. Panel 37, Column 3.

Private 5950172, 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment who died on Saturday, 26th June 1943. Age 22. Husband of Lily Alice Gooch, of Kempston, Bedfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Singapore. Column 63.

Marine 11467, Royal Marine Engineers. Died Monday, 21st June 1943. Aged 27. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lowe, of Wootton. Buried in Wootton St Mary Church cemetery.

In graveyard but not on either memorial

Leading Aircraftsman, 962065, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died on 29th October 1945, aged 26. Son of Bertram and Henrietta Swannell, of Wootton; husband of Ingeborg Swannell, of Birmingham. B.Sc.(Birmingham). FCS. Buried in Wootton St Mary Church cemetery.